OwlNightLong Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling Wolfe Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 And to think, some would be happy to see him leave. The best keeper in the Championship by a country mile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlNightLong Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Best thing is, he looks like your Dad playing in net at Centre Parcs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socialist_Owl Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 43 minutes ago, Owling Wolfe said: And to think, some would be happy to see him leave. The best keeper in the Championship by a country mile. A luxury we don't need. Wildsmith/Dawson are exceedingly capable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlNightLong Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Do you really think that? They are fantastic options, but it’s the same as trying to sell Fessi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuttyTeabags Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Makes goalkeeping look easy. However believe Dawson is as good potentially, and also a bit of a loon which u need in a keeper at times. Westwood is one of best we've ever had but in our position financially take the cash ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlNightLong Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, Socialist_Owl said: A luxury we don't need. Wildsmith/Dawson are exceedingly capable I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. You're joking right? I like Westwood a lot but his kicking is abysmal at times. I lost count of how many times his goalkicks sailed out of touch over the last couple of seasons. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socialist_Owl Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. Westwood? Distribution???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlNightLong Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Pulsar said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaD Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: Is that your youtube account? They literally recorded themselves watching a video on youtube and then re-uploaded it Original here: Edited May 16, 2018 by evaD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: If that's the only game you went to a couple of seasons ago you may think he has good distribution. I'm a long time North stand ST holder and If you look harder you may find one or two other examples of good distribution but i could show you many more where it leaves a lot to be desired. Please don't get distribution mixed up with being a good goalie and shot stopper with which he excels at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDM4nil Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Westwood is a very good keeper no doubt. Will he be as good as he was after injury and a long time out, this remains to be seen. I like Westwood, but I also think we should cash in on him now and in our reported financial circumstances and also in the knowledge we have fine young keepers at the club and who have proved already that they can step up to the mark. Westwood overall has been a great keeper for us, but he also just had his worst season for us and made a fair few uncharacteristic errors, including a very poor performance v pigs. UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Isn't Westwood's contract up next summer? A difficult decision is needed. I think Dawson and Wildsmith both need another year of development before stepping up as no. 1 (and 2). Preferably one out on loan until Jan and the other Jan-May. All assuming that Westwood is fit to start the new season. So do we keep Westwood and release on a free next summer? Or give Westwood an extended contract now to try to tie in a resale value? What message does that send to Joe/Cam? Or do we cash in now? Glad it's not my decision to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Decent keeper but drops the frequent clanger. Sometimes we’re fortunate and sometimes we’re not. Way off his line for the goal in the playoff final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 He is still the best we have, when fit. But fitness is something he's struggled for in recent times, and that battle won't get easier as he enters latter years of his career. We also have two young pups of an age and standard whom have shown us they're ready to contribute and take the baton. It feels time to hand over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonOWL Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 8 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. He is getting on and has been getting injured frequently for the last 2 seasons and now injured for the better part of this season. We have 2 very good young keepers. It's the perfect time to sell him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 9 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: This is why he is our number 1, player of the season on two occasions and Irish international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzOwl Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 10 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: Good call, we need a fit Westwood next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Best keeper we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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